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 Deluxe Low D EEb, really?
Author: HANGARDUDE 
Date:   2012-11-25 10:46

Usually EEb contrabasses go down to Low Eb(concert F#1), but recently I saw a unique one made by Ripamonti in Milan, Italy. This baby has virtually all-gold-plated metal parts, and allegedly goes down to Low D(concert F1). And it is made from palissander. It looks really stunning compared to others while at a similar price. So here it is:

http://www.laripamonti.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=115&products_id=417

So, what do you think? Does this horn convince you?

Josh


Post Edited (2012-11-25 10:52)

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 Re: Deluxe Low D EEb, really?
Author: Chris P 
Date:   2012-11-25 15:56

http://www.laripamonti.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=115&products_id=417

Definitely descends to low D if you look at the keywork - the low Eb key is on the body and the bell key is closed to get the low D.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010

The opinions I express are my own.

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 Re: Deluxe Low D EEb, really?
Author: CocoboloKid 
Date:   2012-11-26 05:17

If you think that's lovely and beastly, you should see their low-C rosewood BBb contra with gold keys. It's absolutely gorgeous.

http://www.laripamonti.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=115&products_id=416



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 Re: Deluxe Low D EEb, really?
Author: HANGARDUDE 
Date:   2012-11-26 10:03

Yeah I saw their BBb too in a few occasions before. I prefer it more than the Selmer BBb. But wooden BBbs are too costly. Hope someone would make a delrin(the superior synthetic material that Stephen Fox offered) or a smaller German bore(vintage Lothar Reidel http://bcaweb.bai.ne.jp/der_leiermann/gallery_3.html) BBb, so that we could have something a bit more economical.
Back to the EEb. If I'm getting an EEb, I'm very likely to choose this one. This baby is really gorgeous while at a reasonable price. Golden plated parts and a Low D! What more can I ask for?

Josh


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 Re: Deluxe Low D EEb, really?
Author: Bob Phillips 
Date:   2012-11-26 20:08

Moderators: Can you put a stop to this clarinet pornography? These photos are giving me GAS.

Bob Phillips

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 Re: Deluxe Low D EEb, really?
Author: Paula S 
Date:   2012-11-26 20:30

Bob, get a grip............. spread the love............ I am mostly after a piccolo at the moment ;-)

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 Re: Deluxe Low D EEb, really?
Author: CocoboloKid 
Date:   2012-11-27 00:37

Hangardude, you know the Leblanc paperclip EEb contras go to low C, right? :) If you're into low notes, that'd be the one I'd go for.

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 Re: Deluxe Low D EEb, really?
Author: Bob Phillips 
Date:   2012-11-27 04:25

OMG: I'd love to have a pic (and ear plugs)

Bob Phillips

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